Ravenshoe

Ravenshoe, the highest town in Queensland at 920 metres, is a lush region of mountainpastures and un-spoiled World Heritage rainforest.

Situated five kilometres from Ravenshoe you will find windmills that are 45 metres freestanding and twenty of them together is a spectacular sight to behold and feed enough power to into the national grid to power 3,500 homes. In 1987 when World Heritage listing of the Wet Tropics occurred Ravenshoe was a timber town producing beautiful furniture timbers as well as veneers. Today, the town still has two timber mills operating using both plantation pine and hardwoods.

From Ravenshoe, Tully Falls Road leads south and becomes an unsealed road 28 kilometresout. A one km drive takes you to the Tully Gorge (275m) lookout where the Tully Falls can beseen after heavy rain. Returning to Ravenshoe, visit Little Millstream Falls 1.25km alongWooroora road. From the Kennedy Highway head west for 3km to the turn off to thespectacular Millstream Falls, the widest waterfalls in Australia.

Access to the viewing area is via a 1km gravelled drive with caravan turning space, and a short walking track. Continue on to Innot Hot Springs for a dip in the warm mineral waters.

Choose a fully escorted tour from a selection of Coastal and Outback experiences throughout Queensland. Fun Over 50 Queensland tours offer `Gold Class' coach tours and rail tours that have been specifically designed for the 50s plus market. Tours range from three days to 13 days and are fully inclusive of meals, accommodation and attractions. Fun Over 50 engage fully qualified guides at iconic attractions/locations that enhance your tourism experience. Join the friendly and professional on-board crew and learn about Queensland's hidden secrets through the commentary of your expert Coach Captain.

Auswalk is the pioneer of walking holidays in Australia. On their tours you will walk through national parks, progressing from one accommodation to the next. Your luggage is moved ahead while you walk. You can choose to go with a guide or try a fully supported "self-guided" walking holiday. You walk without a guide, following the comprehensive Walk Notes supplied and yes, they move your luggage.
Auswalk take care of everything so that you are free from the grind of organisation, leaving you to devote all your time and energies to thoroughly enjoying every aspect of the walking holiday. There's something for all levels of fitness. You will return home relaxed and revitalised in body, mind and spirit. Of course your safety is of upmost importance.
They have tours where you can choose your own the departure date, have own vehicle and guide and have a flexible itinerary.
Where else can you stand on top of a mountain and look over hundreds of kilometres of wilderness on a walking holiday tour, or have a pristine beach to yourself?
At Auswalk they know that the only way to truly experience a country is on foot.

Explore the World Heritage Wet Tropics, while discovering what regional food and wine producers have to offer in Tropical North Queensland.
Visit Highland Rainforest at Lake Barrine and Curtain Fig, as well as extremely dry landscapes at the edge of the Outback, near Mareeba.
Travel off the beaten track, onto small family farms, to hear the stories behind the foods. Excite your taste buds, while savouring the flavours, of the region's tropical fruit wines, cheeses, chocolate, coffee, and macadamias.
Be entertained, by an informative driver/guide, who explains about the Atherton Tableland's history, points of interest and foods it produces.
The tour includes lunch, farm tours, tastings, fees morning and afternoon tea, plus, accommodation transfers from Cairns and the Northern Beaches.

The tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef harbour an ecosystem rich in marine diversity and exquisite natural beauty. Join Spirit of Freedom for your choice of a three, four, or seven night expedition to world renowned diving destinations of the Cod Hole, Ribbon Reefs, and Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea.
These unique ecosystems showcase an amazing diversity from picturesque coral gardens crowned with delicate anemones and colourful reef fish to the 1,000 metre walls of the volcanic atolls of the Coral Sea, home territory for reef sharks, whalers, schooling hammerheads, mantas, schools of barracuda and mackerel, and massive red and yellow soft corals.
Spirit of Freedom is one of Australia's most comfortably appointed live-aboard dive vessels, with three decks of living space, generous cabins with private bathroom, and all the amenities of a hotel, complimented by first class meals and outstanding service. Departing out of Cairns every Monday, the seven day expeditions offer a combination of the best sites on the Ribbon Reefs and also Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea. Shorter three or four day itineraries are also available, including a flight into or out of Lizard Island to start or end your tour.

Experience tropical paradise with a tour tailored to suit your individual needs, aboard a custom fitted six metre all weather Stabicraft "Brahminy".
Locally owned and operated, their eco-friendly operation, showcases the pristine Marine and Family Island National Parks in the coastal waters off Mission Beach.
Whether you'd like a romantic picnic on a deserted island, a snorkelling safari through the marine park, a fishing charter, a scenic cruise around the local islands, spot a whale during whale watching season or a half or full day charter combining any of these activities - the choice is yours!
Camping is permitted on several of the National Park islands, and we are an official booking agent for National Parks and can provide you with any permits and tags required by law. They have a range of camping and snorkelling equipment for hire, and can put together a camping package, (with or without transfers), to suit most budgets.
Why not treat yourself and a special someone to lunch in idyllic surrounds! They can provide a gourmet picnic made from locally sourced produce that can cater to any dietary requirement.

When you experience Indigenous culture in Tropical North Queensland you immediately open a gateway to the unique and authentic cultures of the Rainforest Aboriginal People. Ingan Tours is an Australian company that is 100 per cent Aboriginal owned by the Grant family in Tully, North Queensland. They are situated 2.5 hours south of Cairns and 45 minutes south of Mission Beach.
For thousands of years their Ancestors have walked through the rainforest across mountainous regions, creeks and rivers via Aboriginal trading routes to hunt and gather together for ceremonial rituals and marriages with neighbouring tribal communities. Their tours and educational programs provide insight into this unique lifestyle and demonstrate how life was for these people before contact from the outside world.
A range of quality products are on offer, from hiking, weaving, bush tucker, string making, and mountainous trekking to student educational tours which journey you through some of the best World Heritage Rainforest in the world.
Walk in the footsteps of their Ancestors and let us inspire you by viewing the world through their eyes.

Nick's Swiss Italian Restaurant is a truly multicultural dining destination. The lush green surroundings are delightfully Australian, the delicious menu takes inspiration from across Europe through its rich Swiss and Italian flavours and its interior is German-inspired. Bring all these elements together and Nick's Swiss Italian Restaurant is the perfect night out in Tropical Queensland.

Babinda Kayak Hire operates out of beautiful Babinda, which boasts the highest rainfall in Australia, is nestled in the valley between Queensland's two highest mountains; Mt Bartle Frere and Mt Bellenden Kerr, situated in World Heritage listed Wooroonooran National Park.
Permanently flowing mountain streams provide a rare opportunity to experience the beauty of Mother Nature's masterpiece; Take some friends, hire some kayaks and take in the experience at your own pace and in your own time. Stop for lunch on a secluded beach, go for a swim and a snorkel or just enjoy the scenery. Babinda Creek's pristine, crystal clear water is teaming with fish, turtles and the elusive Platypus.
You will enter the creek at the hire location, take your choice of half day or full day hire, then the creek is yours! When you arrive at the pick up point, clearly marked by over head bridges, you and the kayaks will be picked up and you'll be taken back to your car. Paddle time is approximately three and a half hours slow paddle. A map will be provided.

Tropical North Queensland is renowned for Reef and Rainforest and the most exciting and fun way to discover this pristine rainforest is white water rafting.
RnR White Water Rafting, based in Cairns, is renowned as Australia's white water rafting specialists, with over 20 years experience in Tropical North Queensland. RnR has established a reputation synonymous with safety, service and, above all, fun. Rafting in North Queensland has the advantage of tropical water temperatures and ease of access to complement breathtaking scenery and rapids.
Experience the thrills and excitement of white water rafting through World Heritage Rainforest and magnificent gorges of the Barron and Tully Rivers in North Queensland. Their half day Barron River Rafting experience is great if you are limited for time or can be combined with other activities to maximise your day. The world famous Tully River provides the most exciting day anyone could ask for. Hone your rafting skills on foaming white water traversing through World Heritage listed rainforest, numerous waterfalls and basalt formations. Enjoy an Aussie barbecue lunch riverside and relive your experience over a cold beer with some newly found friends at our Cafe stop in the afternoon.

Murdering Point Winery is unique in every sense; the name, the unmatched range of exotic tropical wines, the location and the passion that drives the owners to accept only the best as demonstrated by the awards won annually, through the use of traditional wine making methods and modern technology.
In addition to the tropical fruit wines such as lychee, mango, jaboticaba, and passionfruit, Murdering Point produces wines of outstanding quality from Australian Bush Tucker fruits such as the Davidson Plum, and the native berry, Lemon Aspen. The Winery is also home to "The Point" port and the heavenly "White Devil" port, and the "Black Devil", a unique blend of black sapote and cognac, Banana Cream, Mocha Cream and Choc Mint Cream.
Murdering Point Winery is open seven days from 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Visitors are invited to enjoy free tastings and to learn the history of the region in the unpretentious surroundings of the cellar door and tropical landscaped gardens.

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